"It was a disappointing result for both teams," Deeney said. "I think Czechia had more chances to win, but they struggled to capitalize on them."

Deeney also criticized the teams' reliance on long shots, comparing the game to a children's football match. He noted that the teams seemed to be prioritizing quantity over quality, with many shots being taken from distance rather than working the ball into scoring positions.

Despite praising South Africa for earning a penalty, Deeney felt that the game as a whole was "terrible" and failed to meet the standards of a professional football match.